Licensed Abroad
Raella Abel Verified
Psychotherapist
BSW, MSW
300 - 500 NIS
N/A
Sliding Scale | Free Consultation
Licensed Abroad
I qualified in 1986 and completed my Masters in Clinical Social Work in 2007. I was originally trained in Psychodynamic therapy but over the years I've deepened my practice through continuously learning my trade and at the same time, living life. My work now incorporates other modalities such as attachment theory; mindfulness; emotionally focused therapy, relational life therapy, neuroscience and embodiment principles. Big life events that posed enormous challenges both emotionally and health wise, informed the experience which I bring to my practice. I help you look afresh at what is hurting you and bring in practical and 'in-the-here-and-now' strategies to understand and combat these challenges, which may include working through old or recent traumas. I will also assist you in adjusting to new experiences, whether it be needing to leave a relationship/marriage, place of work, or career. Those kind of issues often underlie burn out or physical illnesses.
I help each partner in a couple understand that your relationship difficulties are a call to understanding and healing yourself and draw you towards wholeness, focusing on growth rather than pathology. You can move beyond your polarised positions, get out of repetitive cycles, begin to understand each other's perspectives and focus on your relationship as a team effort. I work with empathy and listen acutely to what you have to say and what you are feeling, reflecting back to you what you are experiencing in a differently digested way. Often this alone is effective enough for you to 'hear' yourselves think and feel yourselves feel, in a way that brings insight and new awareness. Then practical measures are drawn on to integrate that awareness into your life. I believe that therapy is a partnership between client and therapist, or couple and therapist, and that together we bring about change and the breakthroughs required to live a new and healthier life.
I also help couples consciously separate in the most resolving and conscious way, if this is a choice and decision that is reached either before or during the therapy. Help with transitioning to a new way of life both for you and your children, is also provided.
MSW, BSW
University of Cape Town
1986
38
Telephone Counseling, Online Therapy
Addictions
Adjustments
Couples / Relationship / Marriage Counseling
Depression
Stress Management
Abuse
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Codependency
Divorce / Custody
Domestic Violence
Executive / Career / Life Coaching
Family Issues
Grief
Life Transitions
Trauma / Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD
Adults
Couples
English
Body-Mind PsychotherapyBody-mind psychotherapy is an integrative approach to psychological treatment that draws from both psychotherapeutic and somatic/body-based approaches. It emphasizes the interconnection between physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual aspects of being. This approach seeks to help individuals explore how physical sensations, emotions, thoughts and beliefs influence their behavior and well-being. Through this exploration, individuals can gain insight into how the body and mind interact to create patterns of behavior, and how those patterns can be changed to promote healing and wellness.
Collaborative Couple Therapy (CCT)CCT practitioners view conflicts as conversation starters and a way to foster intimacy between partners. Practitioners assert that relational conflict happens when partners are unable to express their true thoughts and feelings. This may lead them to act in ways that hurt their partner, for example, acting in an ‘adversarial’ or ‘withdrawn’ way. The goal of the therapy is to help partners shift into a more collaborative way to solve problems and therefore improve their relationship. The therapist works to create a safe and supportive environment where each partner can openly express their feelings and concerns, while also addressing any areas of conflict. Collaborative couple therapy focuses on understanding the perspectives of both partners, exploring the needs of each partner, and developing positive communication and problem-solving skills. This approach also emphasizes the development of trust, understanding, and mutual respect within the relationship.
Emotion-Focused TherapyEmotion-focused therapy (EFT) is a type of psychotherapy that is based on the idea that emotions play a key role in a person’s mental health. EFT focuses on helping people to identify, accept, and manage their emotions in a healthy and productive way. The goal of EFT is to help people identify and express their emotions, understand how those emotions impact their behavior, and learn how to manage their emotions in a way that is adaptive and healthy. EFT is a research-based approach to psychotherapy that has been found to be effective in helping people manage a variety of mental health conditions. It has been used successfully in the treatment of individuals, couples, and families, as well as with groups. EFT is particularly beneficial for people who struggle with emotional regulation, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a form of therapy that combines cognitive behavioral therapy with mindfulness practices. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations can affect our mental health. MBCT helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations in order to gain insight and control over them. MBCT helps clients learn how to recognize their sense of being and see themselves as separate from their thoughts and moods. This separation can free the client from thought patterns in which the repeated negative messages may be dominating the client’s focus. After developing an awareness of the separation between thoughts, emotions, and the self, people in treatment may find that while the self and the emotions may exist simultaneously, they do not have to exist within the same dimension. The healing can take place when one learns how to interject positive thoughts into negative moods and thereby create a shift in mood.
Psychodynamic TherapyPsychodynamic therapy is a form of therapy that focuses on the unconscious mind and how it affects behavior. It works to help people understand and work through past experiences and feelings that may be causing difficulties in the present. This type of therapy encourages individuals to explore their emotions, relationships, and behaviors in order to gain insight into their current difficulties. It can help individuals better understand themselves and their motivations, and gain insight into how past events have impacted their current lives. People tend to develop defense mechanisms when faced with challenges in life. Defense mechanisms may keep painful feelings, memories, and experiences in the unconscious. A few common defense mechanisms include: denial, repression, and rationalization. Psychodynamic therapists encourage people to speak freely about their emotions, desires, and fears. Being open may help uncover vulnerable feelings that have been pushed out of conscious awareness. According to psychodynamic theory, behavior is influenced by unconscious thought. Once painful feelings are brought forth and processed, the defense mechanisms are no longer needed and a person in treatment can start changing unhelpful patterns when coping with life’s challenges.
Relational PsychotherapyRelational psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on a person’s relationships with others and the dynamics between them. It emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship between the client and the therapist, and it explores the meaning and purpose of relationships in the client’s life. Relational psychotherapy seeks to understand how the client’s past relationships shape their current experiences and how the client interacts with others. The goal is to help the person develop healthier relationships and better communication skills so they can become more emotionally connected to others.
Developmental model
Individual Therapy
Coaching
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
Hadrachat Horim
Home-based Therapy